An Arcane Archer studies a unique elven method of archery that weaves magic into attacks to produce supernatural effects. Among elves, Arcane Archers are some of their most elite warriors. These archers stand watch over the fringes of elven domains, keeping a keen eye out for trespassers and using magic-infused arrows to defeat monsters and invaders before they can reach elven settlements. Over the centuries, the methods of these elf archers have been learned by members of other races who can also balance arcane aptitude with archery.

You gain access to the Racial Arcane Archer enhancement tree from Tier 3 of the Elf, Half-Elf, Morninglord) Racial Enhancement tree. You need to click the "Accept" button to spend the points before you can select the tree.

The Racial Arcane Archer tree uses your total character level instead of Ranger level for requisites, but advances Core Abilities at a slower rate. not reaching capstone until well into epic levels (what would be Level 20 in the Ranger AA tree). You cannot spend action points in both the Ranger: Arcane Archer and Racial Arcane Archer trees.

On Critical: 1d10 to 3d10 elemental damage based on critical multiplier.

The imbues also gain an additional effect based on the type of arrow:

Corrosive Arrows: Your arrows gain the Destruction ability

On Damage: Target receives a -1 AC and -1% Fortification for the next 20 seconds. If the effect is reapplied before it wears off, the effect will stack and the duration will reset. This effect can be stacked up to 15 times.